Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019 (Your local time)
United kingdom
 The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 45:

Large Parthian Gold Earring Pair

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Start price:
£ 720
Estimated price:
$800 - $1,000
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3rd century BC-2nd century AD
A matched pair of gold earrings, each a substantial hoop with hook-and-eye closure, small lateral loop and larger below with granule, dangle with granulated collars and garnet oblate beads. 22 grams total, 68mm (2 3/4"). Very fine condition. [2]
Provenance
Property of a London gentleman; previously in the late Hassan Reyhani collection before 2000; acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent.

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